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| Pat and I decided to head to Chicago for some much needed vacation and to use our free Southwest tickets. Although we ate some delicious food, we definitely burned a lot of calories by walking at least 6 miles each day. Here is a brief recap of our adventures in Chicago. We took over 1500+ photos, so here's just a few.
We landed at Midway Airport Thursday afternoon. We were starving so we headed over to Potbelly Sandwich Works to share a sandwich. Afterwards, we checked into the Hyatt Regency and settled in before having a delicious dinner at the Chicago Chophouse. Pat had the Primerib and I had the bone-in Filet Mignon.
 
Friday, we had lunch at Oprah's Ex-Chef's restaurant, Table 52. I had the infamous Pistachio Chicken and Pat had the Pulled Pork Open Faced Sandwich. The food was okay, not all that it was hyped up to be.
 
We met up with Brittany and Ted for dinner at Giordano's for Chicago Style Pizza. I'm not really into pizza, but this one wasn't too bad.
Saturday we had brunch at Rick Bayless' Restaurant, Frontera Grill. Good vibes and delicious food.
 
Afterwards, we went on the Wendella Architecture Boat Tour to take in all the beautiful and unique architecture Chicago has to offer.
Sears Tower:
Corn Cobs:
In the afternoon, we went to Chinatown, the Art District, and Greek Town. That was such a tiring walk...
Sunday, we spent most of the day at the Lincoln Park Zoo, which by the way is FREE. I think that is so awesome. It was also Earth Day at the Zoo, so there were some free concerts, including Meshell Ndegeocello, who currently endorses for Mono.
   
Monday, we had brunch at Orange Juicing Company, a place Giada DeLaurentis visited on one of her Weekend Getaways. The food was pretty good. We then walked over to the Shedd Aquarium, Art Institute of Chicago, the "Married with Children" Fountain, Millenium Park, and Cloud Gate.
   
For dinner, we discovered Devon Seafood Grill, which had the BEST service and delicious food! Definitely recommend this place! Then dessert at the Four Seasons hotel. All I have to say is, nothing beats the Four Seasons in Wailea.
Monday, we went to see the view at Hancock Observatory and of course picked up some Garrett Popcorn to take home.
Finally, Janice, if you're reading this, this is for you:
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| Wow, I haven't signed into Xanga in months! All this new stuff looks so complicated. Anyway, Pat and I decided to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary early by going to Chicago. Pictures to come.
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| Welcome Ellie Katherine Pang to the world! I'm in love with her! She is such a cutie!!!
Ellie was born on November 1, 2007, 8 lbs 4 oz.
Here's a few of my favorite pics:
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